Consultant - Enterprise Risk Management

Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventus Global Talent has a Dubai-based client seeking a Consultant in Enterprise Risk Management to reinforce the ERM function. You will help design, implement, and mature the ERM framework aligned with COSO and ISO 31000 while coordinating risk workshops and governance processes.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, maintaining risk registers, preparing dashboards for senior leadership, and driving risk culture through training and awareness activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Professional CRMA, CIA, CISA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with ERP/internal audit and ERM in a Big Four firm is preferred.
• Experience applying COSO ERM and ISO 31000 frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enhance the Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Conduct risk assessments across business units and identify risks.
• Collaborate with process and risk owners to maintain risk registers and risk appetite statements.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for senior management and committees.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide risk workshops and control self-assessments.
• Monitor emerging risks and assess impact on the risk profile.
• Embed ERM methodologies and conduct training for risk owners.
• Develop governance documentation and policies related to risk management.
• Liaise with Internal Audit and assurance functions for coordination.
• Track remediation of findings and follow up on action plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Risk reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, or related field

Postgraduate qualification (advantage)

Tools

COSO ERM

ISO 31000

Job description

Consultant - Enterprise Risk Management

Location: Dubai

About the Client

Our client is a well-established organisation based in Dubai, operating within the government and business services sector. They are seeking a Consultant, Enterprise Risk Management to support the continued maturity of their ERM function, reporting directly to the Senior Director – Internal Audit & ERM.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the organisation's Enterprise Risk Management framework, ensuring alignment with leading practices and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments across business units and functions, identifying, evaluating, and prioritising strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Partner with process and risk owners to develop and maintain risk registers, risk appetite statements, and key risk indicators.
• Prepare clear, well-structured risk reports and dashboards for senior management, the Audit Committee, and other governance forums.
• Support the Senior Director – Internal Audit & ERM in coordinating enterprise-wide risk workshops, control self-assessments, and risk culture initiatives.
• Monitor emerging and evolving risks (e.g., regulatory, cyber, operational) and assess their potential impact on the organisation's risk profile.
• Assist in embedding ERM methodologies and tools across departments, including training and awareness sessions for risk owners.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and governance documentation related to risk management.
• Liaise with Internal Audit and other assurance functions to ensure a coordinated, integrated approach to risk and controls.
• Track remediation of risk-related findings and follow up on action plans with relevant stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CRMA, CIA, CISA, or an equivalent risk/audit credential is preferred.
• Prior experience with a Big Four professional services firm strongly preferred, with a specific focus on Enterprise Risk Management engagements.
• Hands-on experience designing and applying risk frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality risk reporting for senior stakeholders and governance committees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex risk data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable managing multiple risk workstreams in a fast-paced environment.